Wreck of the Zanzibar

Where is the novel set?

• The Isle of Wight

• The Scilly Isles

• Rottnest Island

• Scotland

Who tells us most of the story?

• Michael

• Billy

• Granny May

• (Great Aunt) Laura

What happens because of the storm? (There are multiple answers here!)

• a pine tree came down

• Granny May's roof blew away

• Granny May moved in with Laura's family

• Billy had an accident

Who is described as a 'peacemaker'?

• Billy

• Laura

• Mother

• Granny May

What device is used to describe Father here : he 'buttoned his lip'?

• simile

• metaphor

• alliteration

• onomatopoeia

Father is 'like a squall'. What does this mean?

• Father is a calm, measured person.

• Father is great fun.

• Father is serious and focused on the farm.

• Father is like a storm that builds suddenly.

Who visits with Billy from the General Lee?

• Joseph Hannibal

• Hannibal Cooper

• Thomas Hannibal

• Captain Black

What is not true about Joseph Hannibal?

• He is a bear of a man.

• He comes to dinner dressed in a sailor's uniform.

• He's been all over the world.

• He tells good stories.

P49 The great storm gathers, 'the sea is huge, the skies full of anger.' Which device is used to capture the power of the weather?

• onomatopoeia

• simile

• rhyme

• personification

What kind of turtle does Laura find?

• diamond back terrapin

• spotted turtle

• leatherback

• snapping turtle